How to travel from Sheffield to Barnsley

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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Barnsley

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Barnsley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €5.

Distance: 19 km

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€4

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€5

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55m

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25m

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30m

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Northern Rail (3)

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from Sheffield to Barnsley

How to get from Sheffield to Barnsley by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Sheffield to Barnsley is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Northern Rail (3)NT046000 · G92390
10:25AM1h04
Sheffield station (SHF)
11:29AMBarnsley station (BNY)
61One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)NT046000 · G92390
10:25AM1h04
Sheffield station (SHF)
11:29AMBarnsley station (BNY)
61One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)NT039100 · N11151
10:50AM0h53
Sheffield station (SHF)
11:43AMBarnsley station (BNY)
71One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Northern Rail (3)NT046100 · G92388
09:25AM1h04
Sheffield station (SHF)
10:29AMBarnsley station (BNY)
61One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)NT046200 · G92385
08:25AM1h04
Sheffield station (SHF)
09:29AMBarnsley station (BNY)
61One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)NT039300 · N11152
09:50AM0h53
Sheffield station (SHF)
10:43AMBarnsley station (BNY)
71One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)NT039500 · N11153
08:50AM0h53
Sheffield station (SHF)
09:43AMBarnsley station (BNY)
71One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Sheffield to Barnsley

Travel to Barnsley easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sheffield to Barnsley.

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There are 2 options to travel between Sheffield and Barnsley including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Barnsley is a train with an average price of €2.

This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Barnsley:

A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sheffield to Barnsley costing on average €5.

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Barnsley is by train with an average journey time of 20m.

Other travel options to Barnsley take longer:

Bus takes on average 43m.

The Sheffield to Barnsley distance is approximately 19 km.
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Barnsley is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Barnsley as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sheffield to Barnsley:
  • Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Barnsley station (BNY).
  • Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Barnsley, Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sheffield to Barnsley, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Stagecoach Yorkshire to go to Barnsley by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3) to go to Barnsley by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sheffield to Barnsley with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with National Express, Stagecoach Yorkshire.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
Omio customers who travel from Sheffield to Barnsley often also extend their vacation to go to Leeds, London, Manchester, Wakefield, Skegness. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Barnsley and these popular destinations at a great price.

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